What are Samskaras? Can I detect and get out if not
good???
My mind works at three levels. The moment I am out
of my bed I am awake to the soundings, this level is Conscious level. In this
level my Conscious Mind is supported by “Medha Shakti” (Intelligence) an aspect
of Buddhi (Intellect). Medha Shakti helps me comprehend the working pattern of
the happening in the world outside. Conscious mind is an objective mind. There
is another level which I may not be aware of its working, but it plays an
important role. This level is called Sub-Conscious Mind. It is the store house
of memories of uncountable past lives. In Vedanta it is called Chitta.
Sub-Conscious Mind is a subjective mind.
Apart from these two levels there is one more level,
which is called Super-Conscious Mind. In Vedanta it is called Karana Chitta. In
this level I am not only awake but also aware. In this level my Conscious Mind
is supported by “Dhi Shakti” (Intuition). This Super-Conscious Mind is the
aspect of Universal Consciousness which is infinite. The Super-Conscious Mind
is like a mega computer that interface with smaller computer connected to it
and operate them.
The moment I consciously perceive something with the
help of my senses there is a resonating effect on my Sub-Conscious Mind. This
resonating effect produces thoughts which are called Vrittis. These vrittis are
generated not only on the recently posted information but could be from the past experiences. Just like as in a
computer where I feed in information from the input-output devices and the
working of the system depend not just on the latest added input, but all the
previous stored up signals as well, so does thoughts in me get projected using
the cognized object and the memories related to it stored in Sub Conscious
mind.
Vritti create a ruffle for some time and then it
sink down deep into the region of the Sub-Conscious Mind and continues to
remain in a dormant state. A conscious action whether cognitive, effective or
co-active is required to simulate the hidden form just below the threshold of
my Consciousness. This action is termed a Samskaras (Impressions).
Samskaras are subtle imprints that are glued on to
my memory whenever I perform any action consciously. Hence they say memory is
like a small kid walking by the sea shore no one know which pebble it lifts
from the sand and keeps it in the treasure called Samskaras. Memories are not
impressions; instead they are formed from impressions just like a photograph is
developed from a negative. Generally, I retain memories only from recent
impressions, but then I do have countless Samskaras from many, many lives. Many
of these Samskaras do not have memories associated with them. To be clear, the
Samskaras from many, many past life affect me but I am unable to recollect the
cause of it and hence do not comprehend why I am affected by it.
Samskaras may be powerful but can be countered and
to counter them with an appropriate one I need to have an Achala Sankalpa
(Strong Intent). As there is a network of events happening in destiny, so
does that strong intention sets things in motion. The nature, people and events
respond to my strong intention in many forms to provide enough “hints” to go
beyond my comfort level and act as needed to make the change.
Firstly, I need to become aware of my Samskaras and
know whether they are good or bad. My attitude is the indicator, if it is not
sensitive and is not in agreement with myself and other I have to change it.
Awareness of this will slow down my Conscious Mind so I can lengthen the pause
between my impulse and my action which provides me ample time to reflect. If I
rush through life too fast it becomes a heap of vague impression without
details and it is here I lose my sensitivity....... Am I right???
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